It was a total con. The council promised local business a bonanza, then put it into the hands of an events management company who sucked the town dry. They helicopter operator would have had to pay them a hefty kickback. Only two local businesses made any money that day. Like most I made a loss.
Absolutely wonderful! Thanks for sharing. I didn't get to go on the helicopter rides but remember the tall ships like yesterday.
Ah, the good old esplanade. Spent many an evening there....
It was a total con. The council promised local business a bonanza, then put it into the hands of an events management company who sucked the town dry. They helicopter operator would have had to pay them a hefty kickback. Only two local businesses made any money that day. Like most I made a loss.